3–5Mini Warriorz
First steps
Music, movement, confidence. Foundational rhythm and stage presence for our youngest dancers.
The classes
Four age tiers.
One studio.
Every class is grouped by age and ability so children develop with peers at their level. Confident, encouraging, structured. Trial class always available before you commit.
6–8Junior
Foundation styles
Hip-hop, jazz and commercial taught as foundations. Choreographed routines and group performance.
9–12Intermediate
Style deep-dive
Afro, locking, lite feet and contemporary added. Audition prep for the competition team.
13–18Senior
Performance level
Full styles syllabus. Stage performance opportunities, industry-standard choreography, professional routines.
The styles
Nine disciplines.
One academy.
We teach the full grammar of contemporary commercial dance. Cross-train across styles or specialise — both pathways are supported.
01Hip-Hop
02Commercial
03Afro
04Locking
05Lite Feet
06Jazz
07Contemporary
08Tap
09House
Who teaches
Trained where
it matters.
Warriorz was founded by a working choreographer with elite-tier credits, and is staffed by professional teachers who actively perform. Your child is not taught by a hobbyist.
Founder & Dance Director
Zara Richards
Choreographer, movement director and performer. Trained at Broadway Dance Center NYC and Millennium Studio LA. Predicate Award winner. Founder of Warriorz, 2016.
BRIT Awards · Dance Captain (Stormzy & Lil Simz)
Commonwealth Games · Closing Ceremony
Dancing on Ice · ITV
The Masked Dancer · ITV
Afro Nation · D'banj · Jidenna · Not3s
Coca-Cola · "Share a Coke" TVC
Tinie Tempah & Jess Glynne · "Not Letting Go"
Disney Channel · "Shake It Up"
The wider team
Claire Hough
Dance Teacher
Apple iPad Air 2 · X Factor · Got To Dance · Illest UK 2017 Winner
Leanne Dunston
Drama & Script
EastEnders (BBC) · The Dumping Ground (BBC) · Song for Marion
Jahnel Riley
Crew Choreographer · 12 years at Warriorz
Sidemen 20v1 (KSI) · GRM Daily · Kelvin Jones
Josh Richards
Resident Teacher · Urdang Academy
Stormzy · BRITs · Glastonbury · Jingle Bell Ball · Reading & Leeds · Comic Relief
Tasmin Allen
In-house Choreographer · BA Dance, Creative Academy
GRM Daily · "Like Men in Black" Music Video · Warriorz alumna
Competition team
For the dancers
who are ready
to go further.
Auditioned squad training year-round. Festival circuits, freestyle battles, choreographed competition pieces. Coached by the same hands that have prepped world-champion freestylers.
Apply for an audition →Recent results · the last three seasons
2025UK Freestyle — top 3
2024South-East regional — gold
2024National Crew Championship — finalist
2023UK Open — top 5
2023World-champion freestyle coach
Camps & events
Half-term camps.
Summer school.
Weddings & birthdays.
Whether you need cover for a half-term week, a creative summer programme, or a memorable performance for an event — Warriorz hosts.
Half-term · Feb · May · Oct
Half-term dance camp
Three-day intensive across two styles. Ages 6–14. Lunch club available. Show on the final day.
Summer · August
Summer performance week
Five-day choreography intensive culminating in a parents' performance. Ages 7–17.
Bookings · year-round
Weddings, birthdays, brand events
Bespoke routines for first dances, birthday parties, and corporate activations. Choreography + dancers on demand.
Parent reviews
The talent of tomorrow,
raised today.
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds at Warriorz. She started shy at four and is now performing in the senior group at twelve. Zara and the team know how to bring out a child.
Sara M. · Parent · 8 years at Warriorz
The level of professionalism is rare. They take it seriously, the children love it, and the comp team is genuinely competitive.
James & Naomi K. · Parents · Competition team
We tried two other schools before this one. Warriorz is the only place our son actually wants to go on a Saturday morning. Says it all.
Priya R. · Parent · Junior
Half-term camps have been a saviour. Brilliant routines, brilliant teachers, my kids come home tired and happy.
Hannah J. · Parent · Half-term camp
Safeguarding & trust
Built around the
child's safety.
DBS checked
Every teacher holds an enhanced DBS certificate, renewed on schedule. Records available on request.
Insured & first-aid trained
Full public liability cover. Lead teachers paediatric first-aid trained. Risk assessments on file for every class.
Drop-off & collection
Strict signed drop-off and collection protocol. No child leaves the studio without a named adult.
Visit us
King George Pavilion,
Stevenage.
King George Pavilion · SG1 3TB
Purpose-equipped dance studio in the heart of Stevenage. Free parking, family-friendly facilities, ten minutes from Stevenage station.
- Address
- King George Pavilion
Stevenage · SG1 3TB - Phone & WhatsApp
- +44 7931 923 580
- warriorzpaa@live.co.uk
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–14:00
Try a class
Book your
first trial class.
Every new dancer gets a free trial class before joining a term. No pressure. Find your level, meet the teachers, see the studio. We will reply within 24 hours.